Christmas Day at Grandma Sue's House 2008

In keeping with the Christmas tradition, after an early Christmas morning at our house, we headed to Grandma Sue's house.

Grandma Sue and Grandma Jeanette (Sue's mom) working away in the kitchen making the Christmas meal. Looks to me like I caught them during a little break though. Hey, the cooks got to eat to ya know!

Grandpa Woody with the forever attached video camera.

Aunt Darla (Larry's Sis) and Uncle John (Larry's Bro-in-law).

Grandma Jeannette checking out the apron I made for her for Christmas.

Grandma Sue checking out the center piece and place mats I made for her for Christmas.

Mylan proudly giving Larry the shelf he made with Grandpa Woody for Christmas.

Christmas Morning 2008

It Christmas Morning 2008! First thing is first, wake up Mylan.

Looks like Santa certainly enjoyed his treats but where is the bag of cookies we left for the reindeer?

Mylan and Larry check to see if Santa and the Reindeer have found their treats.

It looks like the reindeer drug the bag of cookies into the front yard!

They must have really liked those cookies because they were all over the front yard!

Mylan investigates what is under the tree.

Larry checks out his stocking.

My favorite gift was from Mylan: a date night for just me and him! Two movie tickets and a gift card to one of my fave restaurants.

Poor Larry still wasn't feeling very well. His fever did go down though to about 99.

Christmas Eve Night: Preparing for Santa's Arrival

The night before Christmas always means that there is lots of work to be done in order to prepare for Santa and his Reindeer...

First: Mylan makes the cookies for Santa to eat. Mylan says that Santa LOVES chocolate chip cookies and milk.

Second: Mylan made a place mat for Santa's treats.

Third: Since Santa comes in through out chimney, Mylan places the treats on the fireplace.

Fourth: Oh and don't forget the reindeer! Always have reindeer food on hand. Mylan uses oats and glitter. The glitter reflects the moonlight so that the reindeer can find the food that we have scattered in the front lawn.

P.S. If you tend to burn cookies like I do then you can always use them for reindeer snacks. We simply placed the burnt cookies in a zip lock bag and wrote a note on the bag for Santa to read:
"Dear Santa,
I am sorry I burnt your cookies. Please take these for the reindeer to snack on.
Love,
Ash and Mylan"

Christmas Eve 2008

Poor Larry was sick on Christmas Eve, so while he rested on the couch with a 100.3 fever, Mylan and I went to Grandma Sue's house.

Mylan had been working hard in his Grandpa Woody's wood shop on a special Christmas gift for Larry.

With Grandpa Woody's guidance Mylan's gift turned out to be a great success!

Oh and they had a little fun with the shop vac!

You'll never guess what I found!

I found my cable so that I can post pics from my camera! I've been cleaning out the office looking for it and do you know where I found it?! I found it wrapped around Mylan's Shrek doll in his play room! Funny huh? That boy will tape and tie things together all day long if we let him! Boys will be boys!

Okay, now I'd better get to work on some posts.

Our little man

Well our little man is growing up. Today he got deodorant. Axe deodorizing body spray called "Touch". It smells nice. Mylan has been having a few stinky arm pit issues and Larry and I decided it was time to introduce him to deodorant. Larry told him he's got some "man stink" under those pits and taught him how to take care of that problem. He is so cute...he's a little embarrassed about the new deodorant thing. We thought that the spray kind would be best since the gel kind is alcohol based and may be too harsh on his skin at this age. Shh, don't mention it to Mylan though because he's s little shy about it. So cute!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Everyone! It's 2009!

P.S. I still can't find my camera cable so that I can post pics. I have no idea where it could have run off to. I think I'm going to have to buy a new one. So be patient.